Vault Comics Announces New Graphic Novel Line Focussing On Metallica, Def Leppard, The Beach Boys And More
by Olly MacNamee
Vault Comics announces its new line of graphic novels from some of the biggest and iconic musical headliners in the music biz. The new imprint, Headshell, will be publishing all-new graphic novels from recording artists such as Metallica, Def Leppard, The Beach Boys, Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz, Redman, and more. And it will all be overseen by acclaimed songwriter and producer, Richard Rudolph.
“Great musicians are storytellers. But some stories need to be told on the page. Headshell works with iconic recording artists to create unique graphic novels that resonate with artists and audiences. Headshell graphic novels present original stories inspired by artists’ careers and music, giving fans an all new way to connect with the artists and music they love.
Together, Headshell artists have sold many hundreds of millions of albums, generated billions of streams and views, and have hundreds of millions of followers across social media platforms.”
Metallica co-founder Lars Ulrich said:
“The team at Vault are pushing boundaries and are bold storytellers. We are excited to partner with them.”
Brian Monaco, Sony Music Publishing President, Global Chief Marketing Officer added:
“We’re honored to partner with Def Leppard and Vault Comics to help bring Headshell’s Hysteria to life. There are many exciting opportunities for songwriters across the graphic novel space and I look forward to working with Vault to further amplify the stories of SMP songwriters.”
Headshell will Iaunch with Dying Inside by Pete Wentz, Hannah Klein, and Lisa Sterle. And here’s what Wentz sad of this new endeavour:
“Creating a new graphic novel with Vault and one of my favorite writers, Hannah Klein, has been an insane experience–in the best possible way. Between her perspective, honesty, and super dark sense of humor and Vault’s creative support throughout the entire process, I’m excited to share it with the world soon.”
Vault CEO, Damian Wassel added:
“We have one overriding goal at Vault: to bring readers the very best comics and graphic novels. We’re thrilled to bring that experience creating amazing, award-winning stories to Headshell in partnership with some of the biggest names in music,” said Vault CEO, Damian Wassel. “I can’t wait to share the Headshell line of books with the world.”
Headshell graphic novels will be available in standard, deluxe, and collectors editions, including special one-of-one rarities. Each graphic novel will debut first in comic book stores and then find their way into bookstores, courtesy of distributor Simon & Schuster.
